Connect iPad via Bluetooth to BC9300

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graemeben (archived2)
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 21:42 GMT
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Hi everyone,

Are there any devices on the market to connect an iPad via Bluetooth to the aux in on a BC9300? Would like this feature for Spotify rather than using the earphone output on the iPad. 

Does anyone have a similar set up they can recommend  and what is the quality of the signal compared to wired output?

Thanks,

Graeme.

 

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Leosgonewild
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 22:02 GMT
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Yes. Just buy a Bluetooth adapter with a line out and feed the line to aux input. Sound quality will be lower.
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Hardwriter (archived2)
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 22:21 GMT
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Or use an Airport Express and connect via your wifi network.
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Leosgonewild
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 22:22 GMT
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And for better audio-quality, get a Playmaker 🙂
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Millemis
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 22:46 GMT
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If it is just for Spotify, get a Gramofon.

This device has support for Spotify Connect.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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Leosgonewild
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 22:53 GMT
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How is the quality of the DAC in the Gramofon?

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Millemis
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 23:09 GMT
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Having made no A/B tests, I really can't tell you.

Sounded not bad, when I tested it at home.

My son has the device now - he is quite satisfied with it.

Will do for most people - and the SQ certainly is miles above that from a Bluetooth device.

But, after all - what quality would you expect from a device in that price range?

MM

 

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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Raeuber (archived2)
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Posted January 15, 2015 at 23:43 GMT
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If I would have a non-Apple smartphone or tablet I would use Bluetooth with this small item:

http://www.amazon.de/Philips-AEA2700-12-Multipair-Empfänger-Bluetooth/dp/B00KMS7HFG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421364785&sr=8-3&keywords=Philips+bluetooth

You can connect it to AUX-IN of most Beosounds or digital to S/PDIF of many Beovisions. I assume that sound quality will be very good because it supports aptx standard. But Apple still doesn't support aptx it is better to use Airplay together with a Playmaker or Airport Express if you are a proud owner of an IDevice.

Regards

Räuber
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graemeben (archived2)
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Posted January 16, 2015 at 08:03 GMT
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Hi everyone.

Really like the sound of the Gramofon. Spotify in a box effectively,  so thanks for the recommendation Millemissen. Don't think my finances will stretch to a playmaker, and never really liked the look of it anyway. 

Thanks again,

Graeme.

 

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Millemis
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Posted January 16, 2015 at 10:30 GMT
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Glad to have helped!

The Playmaker is a much more versatile device - and with a higher SQ.

Using it to feed a BeoMaster you can hide it away - if you don't like the looks of it.

But - really - if you just need a device for Spotify (Connect) the Gramofon is absolutely fine.

And it is cheaper - of course.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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